The story of Hansel and Gretel goes back to old German fairy tales. The tale originally recorded by the Brothers Grimm in 1812 tells the story of a pair of children sent to starve in the woods by their evil stepmother who stumble upon a witch living in a house made out of sweets and gingerbread. Learn More

Each year, The Salvation Army assists more than 4.5 million individuals during Thanksgiving and the Christmas holidays, offering food, clothing, toys and fellowship to many who would otherwise be forgotten. Byers'; Choice is proud to make these special Caroler®; figurines in honor of the this charitable organization. A portion of the proceeds from these figurines will go directly to The Salvation Army. Learn More

Each year, The Salvation Army assists more than 4.5 million individuals during Thanksgiving and the Christmas holidays, offering food, clothing, toys and fellowship to many who would otherwise be forgotten. Byers'; Choice is proud to make these special Caroler®; figurines in honor of the this charitable organization. A portion of the proceeds from these figurines will go directly to The Salvation Army. Learn More

Each year, The Salvation Army assists more than 4.5 million individuals during Thanksgiving and the Christmas holidays, offering food, clothing, toys and fellowship to many who would otherwise be forgotten. Byers'; Choice is proud to make these special Caroler®; figurines in honor of the this charitable organization. A portion of the proceeds from these figurines will go directly to The Salvation Army. Learn More

The style of dress for George was taken from the famous painting of George Washington crossing the Delaware on Christmas Eve, 1776. The General is holding a whip, echoing Thomas Jefferson's statement that Washington was "The best horseman of his age, and the most graceful figure that could be seen on horseback."; Proceeds from the sale of this figure will help support the Mt Vernon Ladies Association. Learn More

When the Civil War began, the United States had only a tiny paid army. States had volunteer militias to help the regular army. The need for more men became greater and both sides started a draft or conscription. The South started it in 1862. The North started their draft in 1863. Learn More

Popcorn machines have been delighting families with the warm buttery kernels since the late 1800s. However, popcorn isn't just for eating. Over the years, popcorn has been used in a variety of ways including decorative garland to go on the Christmas tree! Learn More

Popcorn machines have been delighting families with the warm buttery kernels since the late 1800s. However, popcorn isn't just for eating. Over the years, popcorn has been used in a variety of ways including decorative garland to go on the Christmas tree! Learn More

Popcorn machines have been delighting families with the warm buttery kernels since the late 1800s. However, popcorn isn't just for eating. Over the years, popcorn has been used in a variety of ways including decorative garland to go on the Christmas tree! Learn More

Popcorn machines have been delighting families with the warm buttery kernels since the late 1800s. However, popcorn isn't just for eating. Over the years, popcorn has been used in a variety of ways including decorative garland to go on the Christmas tree! Learn More

Popcorn machines have been delighting families with the warm buttery kernels since the late 1800s. However, popcorn isn't just for eating. Over the years, popcorn has been used in a variety of ways including decorative garland to go on the Christmas tree! Learn More

In the early centuries of the Church, Christians would fast on bread and water during the seasons of Advent and Lent. One day a creative young Italian monk rolled his Lenten dough of water, flour and salt into the shape of two arms crossed in prayer. He called his new bread bracellae- little arms-in Latin. German Christians called these breads bretzels, and over time, they became known as pretzels! Learn More

This Man with Pocket Watch was inspired by one of the early Caroler figurines currently on display in the Byers’ Choice Christmas Museum. Guests at the museum frequently comment on his unique character and express interest in purchasing him. Learn More